Medium Aquamarine Metallic (DF/M6559) Touch-Up Paint for Ford

The Look

This color is a time capsule from 1993. It perfectly captures the era when teal and aqua dominated the design language for Ford trucks and luxury sedans. Whether it is on a rugged F-150 or a Lincoln Town Car, this shade offers a deep, aquatic blue-green balance that feels substantial. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over thirty years, the existing finish has likely aged under the sun. You may find that the fresh paint appears slightly more vibrant than the weathered panels, so focusing your repair on smaller sections or blending toward the edges of a panel will help the work disappear into the surrounding bodywork.

Technical Details

The finish is a true metallic, which means it contains fine particles designed to catch the light and provide depth. These flakes are the reason the color looks different depending on the angle of the sun. The biggest challenge with a metallic is mottling, which occurs when the flakes cluster together and create dark spots or uneven stripes. To avoid this, you must ensure the flakes stay suspended in the liquid while you work. If the paint is applied too heavily in a single pass, the flakes will sink and ruin the uniform appearance of the repair.

Best Practices

To confirm you have the right match, look at the safety compliance sticker on your driver's side door jamb. You are looking for the "EXT PNT" label to verify the code. Before you spray or dab Ford Medium Aquamarine Metallic (check for code DF/M6559), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This step is vital to stir up the metallic particles that settle at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card to check the match before moving to the vehicle. Work in a Garage or the Shade to keep the metal surface cool. Apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat, and keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down evenly. Allow for plenty of drying time between each layer to build a durable finish.